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C952 HKU

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,483 mi
Last recorded41,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 HKU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,830 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 38,501 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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C952 HKU is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 63,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C952 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C952 HKU registered?

C952 HKU is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C952 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C952 HKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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